TAG Heuer Meridiist Passes the FCC Tests
	The first mobile phone to bear the TAG Heuer brand, namely the luxurious TAG Heuer Meridiist, has been approved by the FCC, hence rich mobile users from the US will be able to buy it too ... [read more >>]
	25 July 2008, 09:50GMT | (c) 2008 Softpedia

New Motorola PEBL, a Flower-Phone for Girls
	Motorola has officially announced today the release of a new handset from its popular PEBL series, which debuted back in 2005 with the PEBL U6 model. The new PEBL was announced in South Korea, and it doesn't seem to come under any other name than simply "Motorola PEBL". Or, at least that's what I can tell from the press release posted on the Motorola Korea website. Anyway, regardless of its name, the new P ... [read more >>]
	24 July 2008, 12:44GMT | (c) 2008 Softpedia

The Fancy Philips Xenium 9@9q Now Available
	A new Philips handset is now available in Eastern Europe, in Russia more exactly, coming in a really good-looking clamshell case. The handset is named Philips Xenium 9@9q and doesn't bring too many advanced features, which is why it falls into the "fashionable entry-level" category. [admark=1]The 9@9q has two color versions, a black one and a red one, which make the handset look quite attractive, both when closed and ... [read more >>]
	16 July 2008, 04:47GMT | (c) 2008 Softpedia

Fashion Labels to Design Olympic Outfits
	As many of us already realized, the worlds of fashion and sports are not as far removed as we might have once believed. In fact, in recent years we have witnessed a definite tendency for collaboration and mutual endorsement between various athletes and labels other than Nike or Adidas, which have long been active players in the race to sponsor, design or license competitive uniforms for a large number of national teams that have competed i ... [read more >>]
	24 June 2008, 10:46GMT | (c) 2008 Softpedia

Wimbledon Fashion Duel: Maria Sharapova vs. Serena Williams
	As it became customary in past years, the beautiful Maria Sharapova's imminent debut at the Wimbledon tennis tournament this week once again raised the question of what the fiery Russian will choose in terms of on-court attire. Maybe another swan-inspired dress like the one that wowed her fans and fashion critics alike last year – or perhaps a new, spectacular pair of diamond-encrusted tennis shoes and some fabulous jewelry. We don� ... [read more >>]
	24 June 2008, 06:50GMT | (c) 2008 Softpedia

Samsung's Got a Pink and Free Soul
	Samsung's phones and female users have always had a special relationship, and I say this because the South Korean handset manufacturer is known for coming up with girls-only versions for lots of its mobile devices. Now Samsung has done it again by presenting the U9 ... [read more >>]
	21 June 2008, 05:34GMT | (c) 2008 Softpedia

Summer 2008 Craze – Men Love Mandals
	Crocs, murses (male purses), manpris (man capris pants) and mandals (male sandals) have always been deemed way too "campy" for any respectable guy to wear, other than when at the beach or by the pool when, obviously, fashion somehow manages to come last. Yet, this summer is all about bringing all those until now frowned upon items back into the spotlight – and we should all thank celebrities for that. A trend will a ... [read more >>]
	20 June 2008, 02:22GMT | (c) 2008 Softpedia

Nokia 8800 Arte with Hundreds of Pink Diamonds
	In a piece of news that can easily fall into the "how to waste a lot of money" category, we now present you the latest luxury edition of Nokia 8800 Arte, dubbed "Nokia 8800 Arte Pink", which comes after less than two weeks since another luxurious Nokia 8800 was unveiled (the H ... [read more >>]
	19 June 2008, 10:09GMT | (c) 2008 Softpedia

Fashion Addicts Face Going on a Budget
	We've all heard or read news about the current economic crisis and felt the price of gas and bread going up and up. However shallow it may sound, I'm sure the inner fashionistas in each and every one of us have asked themselves the following very selfish question: how does the recession affect our spending budget for clothes? Well, it doesn't take a genius to figure out that with the cost of bread and gas on the in ... [read more >>]
	19 June 2008, 06:52GMT | (c) 2008 Softpedia

Fashionable Diamond-Encrusted Luxury Accessories
	If you thought the ultimate in sophisticated accessories was having as many glamorous pairs of shoes and bags as possible, think again: in an age where cutting-edge technology and high fashion seem to collide more and more often, nothing spells "luxury" better than a diamond-encrusted digital camera and an equally spectacular USB flash drive. Or at least that's what designers at the leading jewelry retailer Dalumi ... [read more >>]
	19 June 2008, 03:16GMT | (c) 2008 Softpedia

Hottest Fad: Hoodies for Men
	Fashion is more fickle than any woman you might have or will ever encounter. It’s not so much the constantly shifting perspective that’s the problem with fashion trends, as is the fact that they are as unpredictable as they are unreliable. From the mass of totally awesome to completely absurd elements that each trend brings into the spotlight, one thing is crystal clear this year: if you’re a man and you want street cred, plus an insurmoun ... [read more >>]
	14 June 2008, 09:05GMT | (c) 2008 Softpedia

TAG Heuer Meridiist "on Tape", Coming in September
	The very first mobile phone of TAG Heuer, namely the luxurious Meridiist, is now presented in a video promo, meant to increase the interest of those who might want to buy it. Also, TAG Heuer announced the date when its new phone will be available for purchase: September 2008. In case you don't know, TAG Heuer is a famous Swiss manufacturer of watches and chronographs, many of which are luxury products. With a history ... [read more >>]
	13 June 2008, 05:36GMT | (c) 2008 Softpedia

Nicole Kidman Takes the Fashion World by Storm
	Nicole Kidman's previous forays into the fashion world have been received with mixed feelings of admiration and slight skepticism: on the one hand, the beautiful and talented Australian actress has always been hailed as an example of flawless class and style, particularly when it comes to her red carpet fashion choices. On the other hand, at times critics have panned her for her sometimes "frozen" attitude of unrealistic per ... [read more >>]
	13 June 2008, 03:45GMT | (c) 2008 Softpedia

Dress in Kim Kardashian's Old Clothes
	Socialite and reality TV star Kim Kardashian decided it was high time she gave charity work a go – and what better way to do this than via her own clothes. The socialite has decided to remove last season's clothes from her wardrobe in a classic clean-off operation that will allow her biggest fans to get their hands on various designer clothing items and accessories that belonged and were worn by Kim herself. Kim's c ... [read more >>]
	06 June 2008, 09:12GMT | (c) 2008 Softpedia

Mary-Kate Olsen, the Blooming Fashionista
	The Olsen twins have always been a bit of an enigma for most of us. They're rich, famous, have been acting for their entire lives and fashion designers love them. And not just any designers – we're talking about the likes of Karl Lagerfeld and Diane von Furstenberg here. However, given their sometimes controversial style choices and mixed reactions from the audience, we can still say we don't know much about the petite fashi ... [read more >>]
	05 June 2008, 10:18GMT | (c) 2008 Softpedia

Eco-Friendly "Green" Bags
	These days, pretty much everything with the "green" label – from cars to food and clothing – seems to get a lot more attention than it would have been the case, say, ten years ago. We're all becoming increasingly aware that recycling and sustainability are key concepts that refer to more than just beer bottles and plastic containers. As far as fashion is concerned, more and more initially reluctant designers are jumping on t ... [read more >>]
	05 June 2008, 09:34GMT | (c) 2008 Softpedia

Sony Ericsson S500i All Dressed in Flowers
	Sony Ericsson has come up with a special edition of its S500i handset, created in collaboration with Jemma Kid, a well-known make-up artist from London, who is also a countess and the sister of the famous English supermodel Jodie Kidd. The new Sony Ericsson phone has ... [read more >>]
	03 June 2008, 10:31GMT | (c) 2008 Softpedia

The Latest Trend: Eco-Geeks
	Eco-geekiness is not only a fashion trend as it is an overall outlook on life, a different perspective that involves everything from our personal car to the clothes and makeup we wear, to the kind of house we choose to live in. How do you define an eco-geek? Well, first of all, they simply love the word "green". Think Project Runway winner Christian Siriano and his obsession with everything "fierce" – and you& ... [read more >>]
	03 June 2008, 09:25GMT | (c) 2008 Softpedia

LG Viewty Released in Red
	LG Viewty is now available in a fifth color version: hot red, more exactly, this coming after the black, silver, pink and purple versions released up to now. For the moment, the red Viewty seems to be available only in Ukraine (according to Mobile-Review), but it will soon go to Russia and oth ... [read more >>]
	02 June 2008, 12:36GMT | (c) 2008 Softpedia

The Price of Vintage
	It's become pretty clear in recent months that we're living a fully-fledged vintage revival era. Have a look at the latest red carpet looks of the stars, and you'll see that most of the rave reviews from enthusiast style critics go to those ladies whose stylists chose to drape them in vintage gold, flapper-style dresses or any other glamorous garments reminiscent of the golden age of Old Hollywood. Whether it' ... [read more >>]
	02 June 2008, 04:28GMT | (c) 2008 Softpedia

The Hot Off the Shoulder Dress
	The asymmetrical look may be something we've been reluctant to try so far, but stylists say we should at least give it a shot. Off the shoulder or single strap gowns are quickly gaining in popularity and are one of the simplest way [admark=1]to experiment with this elegant and sophisticated trend, of which stylists say flatters all body types. Celebrities, of course, have been quick to pick up on this latest dress rage and are putting ... [read more >>]
	29 May 2008, 11:02GMT | (c) 2008 Softpedia

Sony Ericsson Z555 in Linear Black
	The Z555 is not among Sony Ericsson's most advanced mobile phones, but it can surely become one of the company's big successes when it comes to number of units sold, since it's both affordable and good looking. Initially relea ... [read more >>]
	28 May 2008, 08:15GMT | (c) 2008 Softpedia

Fabulous Dress-Up for Your Favorite Film
	Only three days left until the long-expected American premiere of "Sex and the City" will finally take us all by storm and given that the iconic TV program-turned-big-screen-flick has millions and millions of lady fans in its home land, its producers have decided to turn its inauguration into a fully-fledged fashion and cinema celebration. And what better idea, you would think, than come to see the movie dressed up as your favori ... [read more >>]
	27 May 2008, 02:54GMT | (c) 2008 Softpedia

LG Secret to Conquer the UK
	LG KF750, announced more than one month ago as the thinnest slider to feature a 5 Megapixel photo camera, is available in the UK for some days now, bringing its sleek design and advanced features to British users. Also known as LG Secret, the handset can be bought from any of the four major UK carriers ( ... [read more >>]
	26 May 2008, 12:21GMT | (c) 2008 Softpedia

LG KF510 Launched in Romania
	LG KF510, one of the latest fashionable sliders launched by the South Koreans from LG, is now officially available in Romania. The new LG phone packs a range of advanced features into a unique metallic and resistant case that comes with a color gradation never met in a phone before. The features of KF510 include: a 2.2 inch TFT display with a QVGA resolution (240 x 320 pixels) and support for 256K colors, Auto Luminance C ... [read more >>]
	26 May 2008, 10:46GMT | (c) 2008 Softpedia

Two Hot Celebrity Fashion Rumors
	Due to their volatile, intense and ever-changing natures, the fashion world and the world of beautiful, ageless, impeccably dressed celebrities are tightly tied together, well beyond the recent epidemic of celebrity-endorsed clothes, shoes and accessory lines that seem to have taken over the stores. Celebrities have always loved lending the names and faces to glamorous fashion collections and the big players in high-end designer fashion pl ... [read more >>]
	26 May 2008, 04:09GMT | (c) 2008 Softpedia

Dreamy Ruffles and Tiers
	We've all seen it – well, rather we've been made aware of its existence via a series of very much-hyped red carper events, and now we have to find a way to let the new "ruffles and tiers" trend into our lives and find the best use for them in our own wardrobes without running the greatest danger there is – overdoing it and looking like we're being eaten alive by some giant fabric monster. When it com ... [read more >>]
	23 May 2008, 04:19GMT | (c) 2008 Softpedia

Style Friends: The Wrap Dresses
	The wrap dress is one of the most wonderful inventions in modern fashion and women all over the planet should really worship this figure-flattering, versatile wonder of style and beauty – no joke on this one. Tall and slender or petite, plus-sized or just a little on the hefty side, the wrap dress fits every figure in just the right way. It skims the hips, accentuates the cleavage, elongates your legs and can be worn with anythin ... [read more >>]
	22 May 2008, 10:30GMT | (c) 2008 Softpedia

"Indiana Jones" Red Carpet Fashion Gone Wrong
	"Indiana Jones and The Kingdom of the Crystal Skull" premiered in Australia and in New York and although the movie is getting somehow rave reviews for its fast-paced action (and not so rave reviews for its plot, but let's not be mean before actually seeing the flick), the red carpet fashion was definitely less inspiring than when the movie was first screened at the Cannes Film Festival earlier this week. Sur ... [read more >>]
	22 May 2008, 09:24GMT | (c) 2008 Softpedia

Paris Hilton's Fashion Love Statement
	When it comes to Los Angeles socialite and tabloid darling extraordinaire Paris Hilton, there's not much that hasn't already been said. However, this is purely a fashion piece and we're not going to get into any details regarding Paris' other preoccupations apart from her endeavors into the world of clothing designs. You may already be aware of the fact that, like any other respectable socialite out there, ... [read more >>]
	22 May 2008, 08:32GMT | (c) 2008 Softpedia

Vogue Italy Issue Features Black Models Exclusively
	Despite all its immense creative power and cutting edge sense of style, the fast-spinning fashion world has its fair share of inherent flaws, some kept well hidden, some more obvious. Perhaps the best example of an "open secret" is the belief common among fashion executives that black models do not inspire women to spend money. As a result, you'll rarely see black models on billboards, in the pages of the glossy fashion maga ... [read more >>]
	21 May 2008, 03:54GMT | (c) 2008 Softpedia

New Hello Kitty Handsets Coming This Summer
	The UK will be getting official Hello Kitty mobile phones this summer, as Times Online reports that Comment Retail Service partnered with Sanrio, the company that created the famous (among little girls) Hello Kitty character, in order to distribute the new handsets. ... [read more >>]
	20 May 2008, 08:30GMT | (c) 2008 Softpedia

This Season's Must-Have: The Smock Dress
	Smock dressed have been back in full force this season and the trend shows no signs of slowing down – which is very good news for the more fashion-forward of us who cannot boast a supermodel body. The vast amount of choices in smock and tunic dresses available in most shops makes it quite easy to find a style that you like and that best suits your age, body shape and taste in fashion. However, there are several things you should ... [read more >>]
	20 May 2008, 07:30GMT | (c) 2008 Softpedia

Cool 920 – Shiny Dual-SIM, Dual Bluetooth Phone
	Dual-SIM cell phones seem to become more and more popular, especially in Asia, where there are lots of users who need this kind of handsets. One of the latest phones to offer dual-SIM capabilities is Cool 920, a device that also brings a "dual Bluetooth" feature. Coming in a clamshell form factor, the ... [read more >>]
	19 May 2008, 10:45GMT | (c) 2008 Softpedia

The Hot New Tuxedo Style
	Ever looked at smartly dressed ballroom dancers, or the tuxedo-clad male guests at a fancy wedding and wondered just how the evergreen tux managed to make them look so stylish and classy? Wonder no more – this summer, we gals are allowed a peak and the chance to play dress-up with clothes inspired from the centuries-old menswear formal attire – such as tuxedo jackets, bow ties, waist sashes (known as "cummerbunds"), sli ... [read more >>]
	17 May 2008, 05:10GMT | (c) 2008 Softpedia

Angelina Jolie: Pregnancy Made Fashionable
	Angelina Jolie is definitely not what you'd call publicity-shy – on the contrary, the mother-of-four, actress and humanitarian knows full well the value of media exposure and of a carefully manipulated public image. Arm in arm with her equally famous partner turned world's-most-famous-Daddy Brad Pitt, Angie is moving on with her extraordinary life, promoting her movies, traveling the world and getting ready for the arri ... [read more >>]
	16 May 2008, 02:56GMT | (c) 2008 Softpedia

Maria Sharapova and Sony Ericsson Offer Free Mobile Content
	Sony Ericsson and Maria Sharapova, the well-known and much-admired female tennis player, recently decided to spice up a bit the lives of mobile users and launched a special mini-website from where everyone can download, for free, content related to both Maria and Sony Ericsson. This "project" is part of the agreement signed by the Swedish-Japanese company with the pretty Maria, at the beginning of the year, ac ... [read more >>]
	15 May 2008, 12:52GMT | (c) 2008 Softpedia

Sweet Shades of Deep Purple
	Purple is without a doubt the IT color of the moment and if you had any second thoughts whatsoever, one quick look at two of the latest, glamorous red carpet events in the past two weeks should help remove any lingering doubt from your mind - I'm talking about the Metropolitan Museum of Art Gala, which took place about ten days ago, and the recent opening of the Cannes Film Festival in France, which took place yesterday. Pur ... [read more >>]
	15 May 2008, 10:13GMT | (c) 2008 Softpedia

Controversial "Emo" Fashion
	Much like punk music or the Goth subculture which emerged in the early 1980s, the "emo" culture, which some refer to as a cult or a sect, is currently stirring up a heated controversy. The word "emo" – short for "emotional" - encapsulates a trend that's been sweeping over hundreds of thousands of teenagers from around the world. Its distinctive marks are a very specific dress code, listening to ... [read more >>]
	15 May 2008, 04:28GMT | (c) 2008 Softpedia

Another Jordan Fashion Blunder
	Former British glamor model Jordan – who likes to go by her given name of Katie Price these days – is widely known as a cross between a Victoria Beckham wannabe and an early version of Michael Jackson. Mercifully, no part of her face has yet become detached, much to the horror of the world at large, and she hasn't yet appointed herself a fashion guru, nor has she flooded the already celebrity overloaded fashion market with overpriced ... [read more >>]
	12 May 2008, 05:10GMT | (c) 2008 Softpedia

Beyonce's Fashion Line for Kids Stirs Trouble
	Beyoncé Knowles and her mother Tina launched the House of Deréon clothing line in 2004 and tagged it "where the sidewalk and catwalk meet". The clothes they market display a mix of influences, from hip hop to the very stylish and feminine air of more traditional designer clothing. The brand was quickly expanded by Beyoncé's younger sister Solange and by the singer's fiancé / rumored husband, hip hop star and b ... [read more >>]
	09 May 2008, 08:51GMT | (c) 2008 Softpedia

Toshiba Ships Its Portégé M800 Notebooks in Limted Units
	Toshiba has finally unveiled its Portégé M800 notebook that is expected to ship in a limited edition. Previously demonstrated during this year's CeBIT trade show in Germany, the notebook is targeted at fashion-concerned users that need increased horsepower for their computing applications. The 13.3-inch notebook is extremely portable and features a pearl-white finish with a silver contrast and white LED outline, a perfe ... [read more >>]
	09 May 2008, 05:09GMT | (c) 2008 Softpedia

Dell Introduces Special Art Edition Inspiron 1525 Notebook
	Dell has come up with two new Inspiron 1525 notebook models in its Special Art Edition series. Both notebooks are more like collector's items rather than common mobile computers and follow the same design line as the much-hyped HP Pavilion dv2660se or BenQ JoyBook. [ADMARK= ... [read more >>]
	07 May 2008, 06:10GMT | (c) 2008 Softpedia

Metropolitan Museum of Art Red Carpet Fashion
	Every year, the Metropolitan Museum of Art chooses a different, spectacular theme for its Spring exhibit, and this year it was all about superheroes. "Superheroes: Fashion and Fantasy" featured over 70 ensembles designed by Balenciaga, Armani, Alexander McQueen, Jeremy Scott, Pierre Cardin and even Nike, which all aim to explore the way superheroes – with their iconic suits made up of mysterious masks, ravishing capes and stunnin ... [read more >>]
	06 May 2008, 11:21GMT | (c) 2008 Softpedia

Dell Goes Pink with Its Spring Edition XPS Notebooks
	Notebook manufacturer Dell has just announced a flamingo pink color option for its extremely popular XPS M1530 and M1330 series of notebooks. The high performance notebook models have now been updated to match the fashion needs of mobile computing enthusiasts, as well as to allow notebook users to stand out from the black and silver crowd. "It was an easy decision for us to add pink as an option to the XPS M1330, and M15 ... [read more >>]
	30 April 2008, 06:09GMT | (c) 2008 Softpedia

Sagem my721X "So Ice" Phone to Come Out in May
	First announced during MWC 2008, at the beginning of February, Sagem my721X is among the latest fashion oriented mobile phones to come from the French-based handset manufacturer. Although the phone was set for an April release, for some unknown reasons it will only hit the market in late May. Measuring 112 x 48 x 9.8 millimeters and weighing 90 grams, Sagem my721X is one of the slimmest devices ever made in ... [read more >>]
	29 April 2008, 05:54GMT | (c) 2008 Softpedia

LG Prada II – More Style and More Features
	LG and the Italian fashion company Prada are preparing the successor of their stylish (and expensive) LG Prada mobile phone, which was released more than one year ago and reached sales of about 800,000 units. LG Prada II (or LG Prada 2, although the first name version looks bett ... [read more >>]
	25 April 2008, 05:41GMT | (c) 2008 Softpedia

Easy (and Cheap) Tips for Refreshing Your Wardrobe
	Despite the moody weather, our desk calendars don't lie: it's the end of April and every day that passes brings us closer to those long, breezy summer days we have been dreaming about ever since Christmas. However, the more fashion-obsessed among us might find that summer is just an extra reason to panic. We've all been there, we've all been through the "walk to the wardrobe, open it and scream" routine at lea ... [read more >>]
	24 April 2008, 05:01GMT | (c) 2008 Softpedia

Neonode N2 Going To Asia
	Neonode N2, one of the most interesting and small mobile phones launched in the last months, will soon be available in several Asian markets, including Indonesia, Thailand, Malaysia, Taiwan and Singapore. Neonode Inc., the Sweden-based company that created the N2, announ ... [read more >>]
	17 April 2008, 11:48GMT | (c) 2008 Softpedia

CTIA Wireless 2008: Alcatel Playboy Phone, Slim as a Hot Model
	A cell phone with "Playboy" in its name cannot go unnoticed, and the reason for this is more than obvious. Alcatel managed to get a big share of attention from CTIA Wireless 2008 visitors' with its new Playboy branded handset, which was showcased, naturally, by Playboy ... [read more >>]
	05 April 2008, 07:23GMT | (c) 2008 Softpedia